Medicine Redefined

By Altamash Raja, DO and Darsh Shah, DOMedicine Health & Fitness

Medicine Redefined episodes

January 09, 2023 87. The Neuroscience Behind Improving Performance | Louisa Nicola (Ep 45 Rebroadcast)
Louisa Nicola joins the show to discuss the world of neuroathletics - where brain health and physiology intersect with performance. Louisa Nicola is a Sydney University trained neuroscientist and neurophysiologist. She is the founder of Neuro Athletics, where she serves as a performance advisor to professional athletes, teams, health tech companies, and more. She currently lives in NYC and focuses on bringing a unique and fresh voice to the most complex machine in the world - the human brain - through her podcast, The Neuro Experience.
Neuro Athletics
Newsletter
Instagram
Twitter
1 hr 24 min
January 02, 202386. Infusing Ayurvedic Wisdom into Modern Life | Shivani Gupta, PhD
In this episode, Darsh and Altamash dive deep into Curcumin and Ayurvedic Medicine with their guest Shivani Gupta.
Dr. Gupta is the CEO of Fusionary Formulas. She is also a researcher, author, and advocate for Ayurvedic medicine. She obtained her bachelor's of business administration from Babson College. Subsequently, she completed her master's and Ph.D. in Ayurvedic sciences. She is an expert in blending the science of Ayurvedic Wisdom into Modern Life.

In this episode we discuss the following:
Shivani's introduction to Ayurvedic medicine

Her inspiration for advanced education in Tumeric and the genesis of her company

Curcumin, Ashwagandha, and other mainstream herbal supplements

The future of supplements and the integration of Ayurvedic medicine into Western Medicine.

Follow Shivani
Instagram @dr.shivanigupta
Shivani's Website
Fusionary Formulas
57 min
December 26, 2022 85. Chemicals That Cause Hormone Disruption & Creating a Low-Tox Environment | Yvonne Burkart, PhD
Dr. Yvonne Burkart, PhD, is a board-certified toxicologist, chemical & ingredient safety expert, and mother of two on a mission to help women regain their mental edge, radiant youth, and a life of passion without toxins. She has gained immense popularity on Instagram through her videos that are evidence-based and educational.
https://thetoxicologymama.com
Sign Up For Yvonne's Newsletter
Yvonne Burkart Instagram
A Chemical Hunger Article - Link to Obesity
Million Marker Lab Test
Environmental Working Group
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
1 hr
December 19, 2022 84. Progress Note #5: Crack the Code on Health Misinformation on Social Media
Dr. Altamash and Dr. Darsh share their thoughts on navigating the crazy world of social media - what to follow and how to trust anyone in a world full of misinformation.
Layne Norton 9 Influencer Bullsh*t Tenets
48 min
December 12, 2022 83. The Science of Red Light Therapy | Wes Pfiffner
Wes Pfiffner is the Director of Business Development at Joovv, a company that gets red light therapy to the masses. In this episode, we delve into the mechanism of red light therapy, its benefits, applications, research, and future.
Science of Red Light Therapy

56 min
December 05, 2022 82. Cardiovascular Disease, Cholesterol & Lipids, Lifestyle Interventions for a Healthy Heart | Nicole Harkin, MD (Ep 55/56 Rebroadcast)
Dr. Nicole Harkin is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Lipidology. She earned her medical degree from Boston University and completed residency training at Columbia University followed by a fellowship in Cardiology at New York University, in which she served as a chief fellow. Dr. Harkin is the founder of Whole Heart Cardiology, with the mission of providing patient-centered cardiac care, evidence-based nutritional guidance, and personalized lifestyle plans for her patients in a modern setting.
In this rebroadcast episode, we discuss:
- Her journey and passion for lipidology
- The current state of metabolic ill-health in developed countries Identifying lab markers for risk stratification
- Lipid panels, cholesterol, LDL particle number/size, APO-B, Lp(a), Hs-CRP Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring Statins and PCSK9 inhibitors
- What is preventive cardiology?
- Benefits of eating plants for reducing cardiovascular disease
- The effects of nutrition, exercise, sleep, and supplements on cardiovascular health
Resources mentioned in the show
Diet Debates on the Dr. John Berardi Show: https://drjohnberardishow.com/
Allan Sniderman on The Drive
Studies mentioned in the show
Broken sleep predicts hardened blood vessels (PMID: 32497046)
Statin treatment and muscle symptoms: series of randomized, placebo-controlled n-of-1 trials (PMID: 33627334)
Find Dr. Harkin
Website: https://www.wholeheartcardiology.com/
Instagram: @nicoleharkinmd
Twitter: @nicoleharkinmd
2 hr 14 min
November 28, 2022 81. Physician Contracts 101 | Jon Appino, MBA
Jon Appino from Contract Diagnostics joins the show to discuss the basics of physician contracts.
In this episode, we introduce the topic of physician contracts.

Jon's background and the genesis of Contract Diagnostics
When is it too early to look for a job?
How to structure contracts in the distant future
Communication with potential employers
All things compensation and compensation structures
Three essentials for first-time attendings when reviewing their first contract
53 min
November 21, 2022 80. Progress Note #4: Does Sugar Cause Hyperactivity?
Drs. Raja and Shah discuss the link between sugar and hyperactivity in children. Since many will still have some Halloween candy leftover AND as we are heading into Thanksgiving and the holidays, we thought it would be an interesting topic to delve into.
Effects of Diets High in Sucrose or Aspartame on The Behavior and Cognitive Performance of Children
Meta-analysis: The Effect of Sugar on Behavior or Cognition in Children
Effects of sugar injection expectancies on mother-child interactions

34 min
November 14, 2022 79. Navigating Obesity and Weight Loss in the Clinic | Jeffrey & Michelle Shukhman, DOs
Drs. Jeffrey and Michelle Shukhman, DOs, join the show to talk about all things obesity. Currently, in the US, obesity rates are as high as 40%. It is a global pandemic with massive consequences. Unfortunately, there isn't adequate education given to providers. Luckily. the Shukhmans created Obesity Made Simple, a course for providers that earns them CME.
In this episode we discuss:
- What is obesity and what causes it?
- The science of obesity
- Lifestyle and pharmacological approaches

Instagram
A Chemical Hunger - Obesity Mystery
1 hr 12 min
November 07, 2022 78. Understanding Sleep Apnea & The Current State of Research for Physicians | Raj Dedhia, MD, MSCR
Dr. Raj Dedhia, MD, MSCR, is the Director of the Sleep Surgery Division at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a leading researcher and surgeon in the field of sleep apnea - studying better ways to predict response to obstructive sleep apnea surgery as well as the effects of current therapies on patient health. Dr. Dedhia obtained his medical degree from Northwestern University and trained in Otorhinolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He completed Sleep Medicine fellowship at the University of Washington.

Snore Lab App
Sleep Cycle App
CPAP vs. Oxygen in Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Research Paper
Inspire Sleep Apnea Surgery
Inspire Sleep Apnea Surgery
Penn Sleep Surgery Instagram
1 hr 13 min

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Medicine Redefined challenges outdated conventions by elevating conversations around what health truly means. Hosts Dr. Darsh Shah and Dr. Altamash Raja spotlight clinicians, scientists, thought…